The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod S tronic (14 - 14) vs. BMW 123d Convertible Automatic (08 - 11)
€ 33,600

€ 39,600

€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod is 2.4 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the BMW 123d Cabrio.
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 123d Cabrio
55.5
70.6
77.2
55.6
68.8
76.1
70.6 in
Width
68.8 in
77.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
55.5 in
Height
55.6 in
102.2
174.1
104.7
171.7
174.1 in
Length
171.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 123d Cabrio
3208 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.91 %

General
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 123d Cabrio
8V
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 123d Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
CPTA
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4400 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
138 hp
201 hp
BMW 123d Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 123d Cabrio
Performance
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 123d Cabrio
135 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 123d Cabrio
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23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.71 lb/hp
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
23.25 lb/hp
17.71 lb/hp
BMW 123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 123d Cabrio
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
48 mpg
40 mpg
BMW 123d Cabrio
39 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
634 mi
Range
537 mi
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
634 mi
537 mi
BMW 123d Cabrio
Environmental Impact
92.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
121.3 kWh
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
92.9 kWh
121.3 kWh
BMW 123d Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Convertible 1.4 TFSI cod
BMW 123d Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
937 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
9.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data